Brooklands Museum Trust Limited
Also known as: Brooklands
The preservation of the motoring and aviation heritages of Brooklands and environs; using that heritage to inspire future generations through the Museum's education service; and the provision of a world class tourist attraction whose popularity will attract visitor revenues to pay for the preservation and education.
Activities & Mission
The preservation of the motoring and aviation heritages of Brooklands and environs; using that heritage to inspire future generations through the Museum's education service; and the provision of a world class tourist attraction whose popularity will attract visitor revenues to pay for the preservation and education.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £5,740,479 | £5,922,974 | £4,355,718 | £11,044,727 | £776,456 | 109 / 770 |
| 2023 | £5,125,409 | £5,764,837 | £3,736,251 | £11,227,222 | £1,229,801 | 106 / 850 |
| 2022 | £5,585,527 | £5,235,818 | £3,362,979 | £11,866,650 | £1,628,000 | 109 / 750 |
| 2021 | £4,142,757 | £3,668,456 | £2,683,706 | £11,516,941 | £2,669,708 | 63 / 750 |
| 2020 | £2,708,527 | £2,746,956 | £2,667,304 | £11,042,640 | £1,894,307 | 49 / 850 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brooklands Museum Trust Limited
What does Brooklands Museum Trust Limited do?
The preservation of the motoring and aviation heritages of Brooklands and environs; using that heritage to inspire future generations through the Museum's education service; and the provision of a world class tourist attraction whose popularity will attract visitor revenues to pay for the preservation and education.
How much income did Brooklands Museum Trust Limited report in 2024?
Brooklands Museum Trust Limited reported total income of £5.74m and reported expenditure of £5.92m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brooklands Museum Trust Limited?
Brooklands Museum Trust Limited has a program ratio of 75.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brooklands Museum Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Brooklands Museum Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 April 1987 as charity number 296661. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Brooklands Museum Trust Limited?
Brooklands Museum Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brooklands Museum Trust Limited operate?
Brooklands Museum Trust Limited operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Brooklands Museum Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Brooklands Museum Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296661.
Details
Brooklands Road
WEYBRIDGE
KT13 0QN
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated